There is no doubt that educational reform in Barbados that is of a structural and fundamental nature, and not merely cosmetic, will annoy a small section of Barbadian society. When it comes to educational change or transformation, there is always this recourse to a colonial legacy that has benefitted the few, rather than the broad masses of Barbadian people. In all post-colonial countries, Barbados being no exception, educational change has become inevitable in order to realise the full potential of all its citizens and not only the fortunate few.In Barbados, the remnants of colonialism still impact negatively on our politics, our culture, our economy and generally our habits and thoughts. It is unthinkable that one can consider the government’s proposals for educational reform as “a tearing down of the entire education system” – emotive language that readily appeals to those who are intent on maintaining the status quo, those who believe that the legacy of Harrison College should ever be the legacy of the educational system of Barbados. In light of Ralph Thorne’s remarks, I will comment on two proposals in the education transformation programme which seem certain to be implemented – the abolition of the Common Entrance Examination and universal early childhood education.One of the greatest evils of the Barbados educational system is the Common Entrance Examination. Most writers (academics) on educational systems within the Caribbean have constantly pointed to the continuing influence of British educational practices lingering in our system. One such practice is the Common Entrance Examination. It is retained because it suits a few upper and middle-class blacks who seem to want to hold on forever to the classism that separates them from the rest of Barbadian society.